Deputies asked to crack down on Sheridan e-bike, e-scooter scofflaws
Following complaints from Sheridan city councilors about youth on electric bikes and electric scooters, Yamhill County Sheriff Deputy Alex Grant said they have been maintaining stricter oversight. “The ...
Lightning strikes keep Sheridan firefighters busy
Wednesday night’s thunderstorm kept the Sheridan Fire District busy as lightning strikes sparked fires. District Admin Assistant Marguerite Alexander told the News-Register there were smoke checks, ...
Sheridan makes settlement offer to buy property
The Sheridan City Council unanimously approved a settlement offer to purchase the Blackwell property located just below the water treatment plant. In December 2025, a landslide at the Sheridan Water Treatment ...
Sheridan to buy Blackwell property to settle lawsuit
The city of Sheridan plans to purchase property owned by Brad and Madonna Blackwell to settle current litigation and potential future liability issues related to flood damage. City councilors are scheduled ...
Willamina and DEQ discuss sewer system
During its July 14 meeting, the Willamina City Council held an open discussion with the Department of Environmental Quality on past sewer overflows and ways to limit civil penalties and repair the systems. In ...
Sheridan starts TSP update
The city of Sheridan will be updating the city’s transportation system plan, which was last updated in 1999. The TSP update is a 20-year plan intended to guide the development of transportation ...
Willamina to discuss DEQ compliance
The Willamina City Council will meet to discuss compliance with the Department of Environmental Quality at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. There will also be a presentation by DEQ earlier in the meeting. Also ...
Lights, camera, comfort food
Willamina’s Coyote Joe’s featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ YouTube show
Willamina surplus auction
The city of Willamina is accepting bids for surplus items until Tuesday, July 14. A list of equipment and items — including a Polaris Ranger ATV, riding and push lawn mowers, a generator an air ...
Sheridan councilor may see charges dismissed
A Sheridan city councilor is expecting to have all misdemeanor charges dismissed once he renews his Oregon concealed carry permit. Ian Thomas Houston, 46, is facing a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession ...
Photo Gallery: Red, White & Blue
Yamhill County dons a patriotic palette for Fourth of July festivities
Coastal Hills art tour signups open
The Willamina Coastal Hills Artisans and Quilt Tour might be months away, but the deadline for applications opened June 30 and closes Sept. 4. This year marks the 33rd annual event, which highlights professional ...
Sararose Harris named parade Grand Marshall
Before Sararose Harris becomes a centenarian on Sept. 24, the 99-year-old will be grand marshal at the 116th Willamina Independence Day celebration. She taught first-graders for more than 25 years at ...
4th of July celebrations around the county
In honor of the 250th Independence Day celebration, events across the county are aiming to be bigger and better. Willamina's annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration will be graced with an Air ...
Willamina ready to continue tradition
The build up to the Willamina Old Fashioned Fourth of July is year-long as the committee members raise funds for 12 months with two mud drag events, bake sales, t-shirt sales and other fundraisers. At ...
